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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | DIGITAL MEDIA LAW FEBRUARY 8, 2010 Pilots Overwhelmingly AFTRA Again About 60 pilots for scripted network primetime programs will be shot under AFTRA contracts this year, while few – or perhaps none – will be produced under SAG jurisdiction, according to sources close to the two unions, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Maybe so. So, AFTRA’s reach is growing in network primetime scripted programming. | DIGITAL MEDIA LAW AUGUST 10, 2010 Rosenberg v. SAG Lawsuit Dismissed The lawsuit filed 1-1/2 years ago by SAG's then-president Alan Rosenberg against his own union has finally been dismissed, according to court records and a source with knowledge of the matter. The dismissal actually came several weeks ago, but appears not to have previously been reported. Check out my residuals chart there too. | | | | | | | DIGITAL MEDIA LAW AUGUST 5, 2010 SAG National Board Candidates Announced SAG yesterday released the official list of candidates for its upcoming national board elections. Notably, all of the open seats in LA (the Hollywood Division) are held by MembershipFirst members, which means that, as was the case last year, MF can at best maintain its level of representation on the national board. Clancy Brown (MF) 2. Mobin Khan 5. | | DIGITAL MEDIA LAW AUGUST 20, 2010 SAG Feels its Own Labor Pains Labor unrest is hitting SAG close to home. Negotiations between the actors guild and Teamsters Local 986, which represents more than 40 of SAG's Los Angeles-based business representatives, have gotten bumpy. The contract between the parties expired June 1, and one issue still to be resolved is what wage increases the new deal will grant. | DIGITAL MEDIA LAW SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 Hollywood Labor: The Tyranny of Time One key to understanding Hollywood labor is a tool that was invented thousands of years ago: the calendar. That much became clear in the last round of major negotiations, which lasted from 2007 to 2009, and featured a writers strike and a SAG stalemate. which is due out next month. Or they may be with the AMPTP. This is expected, but is not a given. | | | | | | | | | -
DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010 Ratification of Teamsters / Basic Crafts Contract Complete The Teamsters ratified their contract several weeks ago. However, four other basic crafts (plumbers, plasterers, electricians and laborers) negotiate alongside the Teamsters. Ratification by those unions was expected and, indeed, the AMPTP said today that the last of those just ratified their contract. 40, Plumbers, Local No. MORE >> -
DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010 IATSE and Teamsters Reach Mutual Assistance Pact The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees have entered into an agreement to work together toward common goals. The move represents a major change from the previously frosty relationship between the two unions. IATSE represents most below the line crew. MORE >> -
DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010 Breakthrough in Teamsters talks; deal ratified In a surprising development, Hollywood Teamsters leaders at a standing room only membership meeting this morning asked the membership to ratify a 2 year contract proposed by the studios. The membership then voted 97.3% to ratify, ending the possibility of a strike that could have shuttered much film and television production. MORE >> -
DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 WGA in Organizing Struggle with Comcast Style, and G4 writers seek immediate guild representation; Comcast refuses, and is forcing a government-supervised secret ballot election. Details: The Hollywood Reporter. Watch for my new book “Hollywood on Strike!,” due out next month. Subscribe to my blog ( jhandel.com ) for more about entertainment law and digital media law. MORE >> -
DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2010 Mitigation ‘Round About Midnight? That sweet walkaway payday for Conan O’Brien might not be as rich as it sounds. Media such as Variety are reporting that NBC is likely to pay Conan $30 to $40 million to settle out his contract, with a deal to be reached shortly. Here’s how it works. If he fails to do so, the payments from NBC could stop. Now on to offset. MORE >>
- 'Biggest Loser' Crew Reaches New Deal, Ends Strike DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010
- WGA, IATSE Weigh in on SAG/AFTRA Deal DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010
- Hobbit stays in NZ DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2010
- New Zealand to 'Fight Like Hell' for 'The Hobbit' DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010
- Teamsters, studios fail to break stalemate DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2010
- DGA Talks Continue for Third Week DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010
- AFTRA Endorses IATSE 'Biggest Loser' Organizing Campaign DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010
- Analysis: How the Guilds Lost the 'Hobbit' War DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010
- New Zealand actors split on 'Hobbit' stance DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2010
- AFTRA board member accused of running SAGWatch DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010
- SAG, AFTRA start talks with studios DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
- Teamsters Ratify Contract; Strike Averted DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010
- Survey in Progress re WGA Strike DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2010
- WGA Sends Out 'Pattern of Demands' Seeking Major Contract Improvements DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010
- SAG Manager Investigated for Embezzlement of Unclaimed Residuals DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2010
- DGA and Studios Reach Tentative Deal DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010
- SAG-AFTRA Joint Board Approves Studio Deal DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010
- AFTRA Investigation Finds No Misconduct by Board Member Over SAGWatch Site DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2010
- DGA Talks Continue DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010
- 'Loser' Labor Standoff DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010
- DGA-AMPTP Talks Start DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010
- LA County AFL-CIO Council Targets 'Biggest Loser' DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
- Same Picture Post-Election at the Animation Guild DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010
- SAG/AFTRA Merger Details Hinted DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010
- SAG/AFTRA and DGA Schedule Details Emerge DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010
- EXCLUSIVE: Union Starts Picketing 'Biggest Loser' DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010
- SAG, AFTRA Give Up First-Class Travel DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010
- SAG/AFTRA Deadline Passes Without Deal With AMPTP DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010
- Showbiz Labor Guide Party! DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2010
- Hobbitry; and the WGA sends out a negotiations bulletin DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2010
- SAG Negotiated with WB to Lift 'Hobbit' Boycott DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010
- SAG, AFTRA Meet About Merger DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010
- 'Hobbit' Union Boycott Lifted; Jackson Claims Production Leaving New Zealand DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2010
- Peter Jackson: 'Hobbit' decision in "week or two" DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010
- Australian official calls for end to 'Hobbit' spat DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010
- AFTRA employees sign new pact DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
- Tips Welcome DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
- JLH to Cover Labor for THR DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
- Basic Cable Clarification & Details DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
- The Anti-SAG Lawsuit That Won't Quite Die DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
- Prop 8 Overturned - Retrievable Copy of Decision DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010
- Transportation strike could paralyze Hollywood DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2010
- Musicians Play a New (Media) Tune DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2010
- Silly Lawsuit Against SAG Dismissed; and More DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2010
- SAG Moves towards Joint Bargaining with AFTRA DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2010
- Cat Fight in the Fox’s Den DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2010
- DGA Board Approves Tentative Deal DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010
- People on the Move: SAG Lawyer Joining Fox DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010
- California Labor Federation Endorses 'Biggest Loser' Strike DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010
- SAG/AFTRA Negotiations Almost Unraveled at 'Perilous Moments' DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010
- NZ Government Changes Labor Law at Warner Bros. Prompting DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010
- JLH on NZ radio re Hobbit DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2010
- Comcast Writers Overwhelmingly Vote for WGA in Unofficial Secret Ballot DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2010
- NBC Universal Writers Pen Letter of Support for Comcast Writers DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010
- LA AFL-CIO Pledges to Send Picketers to ‘Biggest Loser’ DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010
- 100 IATSE Picketers March at ‘Biggest Loser’ Monday DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
- Picketers to Face Replacement Workers at 'Biggest Loser' on Monday DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010
- Actors' Unions Reach Deal With AMPTP DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2010
- SAG Elects Ned Vaughn 1st National VP DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2010
- N.Z. government moves to keep Hobbit production in-country DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010
- N.Z. government offers to mediate 'Hobbit' spat DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010
- JLH on Forbes.com DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010
- DGA to Negotiate on SAG & AFTRA's Heels DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010
- Century City Bar Entertainment Symposium DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010
- A “New” Entertainment Union - And a Possible Name DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010
- Residuals Chart Available DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010
- SAG Approves Joint Bargaining with AFTRA DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010
- AFTRA Board Approves Joint Bargaining With SAG DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010
- SAG-AFTRA Joint Bargaining: AFTRA Hesitates, Slightly; and More DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
- Baby You Can Drive My Car: Hollywood Health Plans May Have to Pay “Cadillac Plan” Tax DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010
- Hollywood Labor: SAG Source Says a Strike Unlikely, Joint SAG-AFTRA Bargaining Likely; and the Year Ahead DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2010
- Video Business Shuts Down DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2010
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